COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTIONOur classic ruby ale - a magnificent explosion of flavours on the tongue. Brewed using the best English kilned barley grain, the finest malts and Kentish noble hops.
Previously 5%.

Colour a dull ruby, like an unfined wine. Complex fruity aroma. Carbonation low and the head retiring after being "crashed into the glass" as mandated by the label. A pleasing and balanced fullness. By some measure the best South African beer I have tasted.

A good dark amber beer with floral aroma and a good fairly strong taste. Malty and not as strong in the hops as one may have wanted, leading to a bit of a watery mouth feel. Still, a good beer to drink through the South African night.

Ruby, rich color with minimal head. Aroma is very bright berry and plum fruits. Flavor starts with almost sour cherry but finishes with a spicy, hopped dryness that is quite addictive. A refreshing session ale.

Bottle: Pours a murky amber topped by a tan ring for head. Has a surprisingly nice aroma, almost Barley Wine-like. Fruity, berry-ish notes with some grape character, along with toasted malts. Has medium, bubbly carbonation, with less flavor than anticipated from the aroma. Has an initial mild tartness with some berry suggestions, which leads to a crystal malt middle. The finish is slightly tart as well, without enough bitterness. A decent effort.

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